More Suspension and Release
This class will continue to explore the transitions to moments of suspension and the release into movement from moments of pause. We find that rather than pausing we actually slow down and take more time with an already familiar movement creating a whole new feeling. These tricks work great with the melodic music of the later 40’s, and as we will find they also work great with the rhythmic music of the same period.
This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Ochos and Turns
This class will continue to develop dancing in crossed feet. Back ochos are the most common way to walk in crossed feet, however they are not the only options. We will look at other ways to walk in crossed feet. We will also develop some classic turns as we transition from crossed feet to parallel feet.
More Suspension and Release
This class will continue to explore the transitions to moments of suspension and the release into movement from moments of pause. We find that rather than pausing we actually slow down and take more time with an already familiar movement creating a whole new feeling. These tricks work great with the melodic music of the later 40’s, and as we will find they also work great with the rhythmic music of the same period.
This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Check Step Turns
In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including the ocho cortado and some nice variations.
Same Step, Different Orchestra
In this class we will explore the musicality of different orchestras, we will develop an interesting combination, and then look at how we might use the same movement with contrasting orchestras, Biagi and Di Sarli for example. The focus will be much more on the musicality than the movements, musicality is equally important for leaders and followers, it is through musicality that the role of the follower is expressed. Steps are important but without musicality they are empty.
This series will develop the techniques required to dance comfortably in close embrace. It is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience who are new to close embrace.
Check Step Turns
In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including the ocho cortado and some nice variations.
Same Step, Different Orchestra
In this class we will explore the musicality of different orchestras, we will develop an interesting combination, and then look at how we might use the same movement with contrasting orchestras, Biagi and Di Sarli for example. The focus will be much more on the musicality than the movements, musicality is equally important for leaders and followers, it is through musicality that the role of the follower is expressed. Steps are important but without musicality they are empty.